Oostanaula River at US 27 at Rome
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 19.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 25.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 28.0 ft; major flooding begins at 32.0 ft.
| Action stage | 19.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 25.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 28.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 32.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 40.3 ft on Apr 1, 1886 (historic crest)
- 37.2 ft on Jan 15, 1892 (historic crest)
- 34.5 ft on Jan 22, 1947 (historic crest)
- 34.3 ft on Jul 12, 1916 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 19.0 ft | Bankfull conditions occur along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Turner McCall bridge or U.S. Highway 27. Action Stage is reached with the Heritage Park Rome Greenway beginning to flood within the floodplain. |
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| 22.0 ft | Bankfull conditions continue along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Turner McCall bridge or U.S. Highway 27. The Heritage Park Rome Greenway continues to flood. A drainage valve must be closed at Second Avenue and Avenue A Pump station outfalls. |
| 24.0 ft | Bankfull conditions expand along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Turner McCall bridge or U.S. Highway 27. The Heritage Park Rome Greenway continues to flood with some locations up to 4 feet deep. The drainage valves must be closed at the American Legion and Police Station Outfalls. |
| 25.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Turner McCall bridge or U.S. Highway 27. The Heritage Park Rome Greenway continues to flood with some locations up to 5 feet deep. All drainage valves must be closed at the outfalls in Rome. The flood gate on the Rome levee should be closed. |
| 28.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Water will enter basements of lower two city blocks near the gage site. Flood gates on Second Avenue and Avenue A must be closed. |
| 30.0 ft | Moderate flooding expands. Water enters Georgia Power Maintenance Yard at Etowah River. |
| 32.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Flooding of Rome Sewage Treatment Plant begins. Fifth Avenue Bridge is closed. Water overflows onto Second Avenue between railroad and bridge. |
| 34.5 ft | Major flooding continues. Six city blocks of basements in Rome near the Oostanaula River will flood. Water will cover the 200 block of East Second Avenue. |
| 36.0 ft | Major flooding continues. Water overflows at the lowest point of Summerville Road. |
| 38.0 ft | Major flooding expands. Water will reach Broad Street. This is the 100 year flood. |
| 40.3 ft | The record crest was 40.30 feet on April 1...1886. |
| 42.0 ft | The levee of the Oostanaula will reach the top of the city levee. This is a very serious situation. Floyd Medical Center...Law Enforcement Center and numerous businesses flood. |
| 46.0 ft | Highway 27...5th Avenue bridge floods. Many businesses and homes flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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